Specialized Skills Builder - Reading

Systematic Skill Building (SSB) Staff provide both direct and indirect support to individuals with autism in their homes and community settings. SSBs play a key role in fostering community integration, developing social skills, and supporting activities of daily living through systematic approaches based on applied behavioral analysis (ABA) interventions.

Job Purpose:

The SSB position is responsible for implementing skill-building programs and training Community Support (CS) staff and participants based on individualized goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) charts and Skill Building Plans (SBPs) as needed


• Provide training and consultation to family members, waiver providers, and other support staff on the purpose, objectives, implementation, and documentation of SBPs


• Participate in and provide feedback at Individualized Support Plan (ISP) meetings


• Assist with direct-care services and support Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)


• Report incidents to Case Managers and the Incident Manager as required


• Adhere to company policies and procedures


• Attend monthly SSB Mentor Meetings


• Maintain accurate daily progress notes


• Communicate case concerns, issues, or progress updates with the clinical team, including case managers, clinical coordinator, and/or clinical directors


• Respond to emails within 24-48 hours


• Complete monthly assigned trainings

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or a related human services field


• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)


• Completion of required training developed by BAS on Systematic Skill Building for individuals with ASD, along with other mandatory service-related training


• Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license, up-to-date car registration, car inspection, and car insurance and a clear criminal background check


• Proficiency in technology and computer applications


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups


• Data analysis skills, including the ability to graph and report outcomes

Compensation & Benefits:

• $30-$35 per hour (paid weekly)


• Mileage reimbursement for travel between clients


• $10 daily meal reimbursement for yourself when billing with clients


• $12 event reimbursement


• Full-time position, of 25 hours per week